In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Hans Kuijt who is a saxophonist, flutist, teacher, and inventor of lefreQue! Heidi and Hans talk about his process, obstacles along the way, and the product and what solutions it resolves. Check-out today’s episode for more details!
Episode 42 – Main Points:
1:29 – Welcome! 1:40 – Amsterdam, Netherlands 2:12 – Book: Hans Brinker by Mary Mapes Dodge 2:25 – Question: Give us your background, please. 2:35 – Hans gives us his musical background! 2:44 – Sir James Galway, flutist 4:22 – “My heart was in the music and that’s why I became a musician.” – Hans 5:11 – The beginnings of lefreQue! 5:17 – “I was always a teacher and looking for explanations to my students to explain what happens in a physical way.” – Hans 5:58 – Searching for the “why.” 6:44 – The idea of lefreQue came in 2008 and then in 2012 the first prototype came out. 7:35 – “It had to be a product for more instruments, not just for the saxophone.” – Hans 8:25 – “I did a lot of research in those four years [2008-2012].” – Hans 8:50 – “The only thing I can’t put it on is a didgeridoo!” – Hans 9:11 – Question: What obstacles did you face along the way? 9:17 – “If you have a good idea, and start a company, there are a lot of people who’d like to jump-in!” – Hans 11:51 – LefreQue’s Materials 15:04 – “I feel more connected to my instrument when I use lefreQue.” – Heidi 15:41 – Question & Answer 16:01 – “You have more problems on the bassoon compared to the flute.” – Hans 16:21 – Question: How did you come-up with the name, lefreQue? 16:25 – Hans’ Answer 18:32 – Sound Bridge 19:21 – Engineering 22:05 – Question: What resources did you use throughout your journey? 22:25 – “My mind is never quiet, it is always working.” – Hans 24:48 – “Cork is the slowest material on Earth – almost.” – Hans 25:53 – Heidi’s takeaway between Hans’ answer and Ho-Fan Lee’s response. 26:44 – Mark Dooly, Win-D-Fender 27:53 – Question: Do you have any advice or suggestions for the new inventor? 28:07 – “Look at yourself in the mirror, and promise yourself that you will never give-up!” – HansPicks:
Hans
Album: “A Window in Time: Rachmaninoff Performs His Solo Piano Works”Heidi
Zanders' Book, “The Art of Possibility” Stephen Covey’s Book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Barbara Streisand’s Song, “People”Episode 42 – Resources Mentioned:
LefreQue’s Website Hans Kuijt’s Website Hans Kuijt’s Twitter LefreQue’s Twitter Hans Kuijt’s Instagram Carolyn Nussbaum’s Website – Purchase Heidi Kay Begay’s WebsiteLefreQue’s Upcoming 2019 Conferences:
TMEA The NAMM Show FMEAEpisode 42 – Sponsors:
Gold Level: William S. Haynes Co. Website Silver Level: Contact Heidi for more details! Bronze Level: J&K Productions’ Website
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